https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:17:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/3#post-1849693 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:35:27 +0000 mtnsofthemoon 1849693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, the Zara print blazer was a spontaneous purchase that goes with sooooo much of my wardrobe.&nbsp; If I could ever figure out better lighting and how to take WIW photos I would love to share.&nbsp; Its on my "to do list".&nbsp; But sometimes work, kids, etc gets busy.&nbsp; Still a goal of mine.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/3#post-1849652 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 20:45:35 +0000 Tanya 1849652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Angie, it looks great on you, Meredith! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849651 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 20:44:22 +0000 Meredith 1849651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, thank you. Yes, it feels right. I was just surprised by the sizing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849648 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 20:39:42 +0000 Angie 1849648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Meredith</b>, from what I can see - fabulous. Looks dead right. Does it feel right?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849646 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 20:30:47 +0000 Meredith 1849646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I tried on the WHBM jacket. I am such a poor judge of jacket fit. What do you think? Apologies for the terrible photo, but lighting in the store was awful and dressing room hectic, so I just snapped a quick one (also wearing a too-large tshirt from the dressing room, not my own top). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849644 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 20:04:18 +0000 Angie 1849644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES, <b>Gryffin</b>. Nodding along to your comment. I'm not brand conscious - I'm <i>QUALITY</i> conscious. The WHBM jacket quality is amazing - wait till you see it. And that old Gibson riding jacket was sublime. I WISH they would repeat the style. Zara can throw in a gorgeous quality piece from time to time too. You simply have to be discerning about quality - take it one item at a time.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>mntsofthemoon</b>, you have a fab blazer collection. Would love to see you in the first patterned one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849643 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 19:46:25 +0000 gryffin 1849643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - I know exactly what you mean. I'm totally spoiled now. MK Collection, old HL, Theory, Smythe, KS, VB, even the tailored EF. There is no going back. Although I keep an open mind. The Gibson was incredible for the price point. That's why I ordered the WHBM on your suggestion. Once you worn a blazer that really fits plumb, gorgeous fabrics that don't crease and drape and hold shape, when you've experienced fine tailoring it's really tough to settle. Fortunately I have enough jackets that I can be picky. Good ones are worth the wait. Shame about the BR. It's very pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849632 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 18:48:25 +0000 mtnsofthemoon 1849632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A little late on this party but another Blazer lover here (since high school).&nbsp; I have to say Angie your floral Blazer is drop dead gorgeous on you.&nbsp; If I did not already have so many in my "collection" I would scoop it up in a second.&nbsp; You look fabulous, colorful and joyful in that blazer.&nbsp; Suz your observation about the pattern and one's facial features is incredible.&nbsp; You have me thinking/processing that observation, never occurred to me.&nbsp; Go team Blazers ;-)&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>some of my fav's below.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849611 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 17:28:18 +0000 Angie 1849611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Gryffin</b>, good suggestion for Suz, - excellent colour for her. But in person, that suit is not up to scratch, Fit is <i></i>not&nbsp;<i></i>so fab, and quality a little dubious. (Blast. Now I can't settle for anything worse than my Bodens and Smythes - *sigh*).</p> <p><b>Suz</b>, thanks for the kind words. Both new blazers are workhorses already. I'm SOOO pleased. Patterned jackets were <b><i></i></b><i>just </i><b><i></i></b>what I needed to feel refreshed. &nbsp;Very interesting analogy about pattern size. This might be my ONLY pattern that is the size of my eyes in my wardrone! La Ped will be a great person to compare Boden sizes with - and I hope things work out. I can see you match plaids and stripes with the polka dots. Let me know if I can help. (And I'll talk about you and dresses with tall boots later).</p> <p><b>Jlpp</b>, <b>Tanya</b> and <b>Lisa</b>, thanks for the kind words.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>AviahMariah</b>, the sleeves do NOT run narrow on these blazers. They ran narrow on the Boden velvet coat.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849585 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 15:14:29 +0000 Anonymous 1849585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I saw that suit too and the wool was scratchy. There is a little vest in the same though! (Less opportunity to scratch.) I thought that was pretty fun. Maybe under a jean jacket (or is that crazy)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849571 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 13:13:33 +0000 Suz 1849571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>gryffin</b>, smiling because I had already collected that BR jacket! I love that tone of blue! I looked at it in store and I wasn't as confident about the quality. I didn't have time to try on but the wool felt a bit on the scratchy side. I may still go back and reconsider it. I need a real city shopping trip soon -- this was in the midst of getting the child ready for a big trip so my priorities were on child vs. my wardrobe, for a wonder. ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849559 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 11:53:57 +0000 gryffin 1849559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - what a gorgeous jacket collection you have!! &nbsp;That's a really interesting observation about pattern size and eye shape/size. &nbsp;I never notice that but I do wear more texture than pattern. &nbsp;But it makes perfect sense. &nbsp;Something Imogen would point out. &nbsp;I posted the outfit below for Tanya's consideration but I know how much you love blue and so I attached the BR suit for your consideration. &nbsp;I really like the Boden Mirabelle blazer too. &nbsp;Very elegant but fun and unique!! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849509 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 01:47:45 +0000 Suz 1849509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing in that blazer, <b>Angie</b>. Just glowing. <b>LOVE</b> it with the red!!! I am even more tempted than I was before. As <b>Marilyn</b> said, shipping is currently free to Canada with a large enough order in $ but returns would not be free (nor easy) so I am leery about sizing. I'm going to check on the forum this weekend and see what people say. <b>La Ped</b> might be a good help here since she is about my height and a not dissimilar build.&nbsp;</p> <p>One reason the floral velvet looks so great on you is the way the pattern is very close in size/ shape to your eyes. I have discovered that whenever a pattern's shape reflects the shape of my own features, it works almost like a colour-match with eyes or hair -- there's an instant feeling of harmony and "rightness." </p> <p>I adore blazers and have never gone "off" them -- they are my big, big love. Last year's purchase was a brightly coloured one (the J. Crew -- I still want to switch out the gold buttons on that one but it's such a fun addition to the wardrobe even if the cut is a bit more staid than I might wish). I still have my very well worn (and beginning to show wear) Reiss, plus my taupe suit jacket. And a shorter black tux jacket that travels well.</p> <p>My goal this year was to add a patterned jacket. I was thinking maybe houndstooth or plaid, but haven't seen one I like. So I am seriously considering at least one of the two Bodens you got.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849417 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:35:32 +0000 Lisa 1849417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm happy to hear that blazers are having a moment, I haven't added one in at least a year or longer because they selection was poor and the fit even worse. And a fun new blazer here too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849369 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:25:00 +0000 Tanya 1849369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the outfit on you, Angie. The blazer is super fun and nobody wears tomato red as well as you do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849363 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:54:47 +0000 Anonymous 1849363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was coveting that blazer in my catalog but am even more so, seeing you in it.<br /> That looks dazzling. So bright and vivid and fun! Looks really pretty on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849357 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:12:31 +0000 AviaMariah 1849357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I said in your blog post I am loving the choices in blazers this year.&nbsp; My work dress code went casual a few years ago and I am uncomfortable with how casual my work wardrobe has become.&nbsp; I've decided adding a couple blazers is a great way dress it up a bit. I'm thinking about trying the Boden blazer in either the flowered pattern or the pink.&nbsp; Do I remember you saying the sleeves run narrow?&nbsp; I have trouble with jacket sleeves being too tight anyways so I'm thinking I might size up in a petite.&nbsp; (I'm also thinking about trying the Boden military jacket.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849339 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:10:34 +0000 Angie 1849339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bijou </b>&amp;<b> Brooklyn</b>, thank you and waving to Oz.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Beth Ann</b>, you are full of great stories and are delightful.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sterling</b>, blazers come in all sorts of weights. A lightweight one could work in your climate.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jaime</b>, big hug back.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Meredith</b>, yeah, the J.Crew sweater jacket did not impress me. You need more structure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849326 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:18:15 +0000 Bijou 1849326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow this is beautiful on you! I love the structure that a blazer adds to an outfit. This is a fabulous piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849317 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:55:14 +0000 Beth Ann 1849317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing more details about Boden jackets!&nbsp; When I was a teen, my mother went back to work as the owner of a lovely gift store (You would have dropped in, I'm sure, to pick up presents for your boys).&nbsp; Mom bought suits from the shop down the street -- the kind of establishment that's gone now, where the owner goes to buy in NY with the measurements of her customers in her purse, knowing their closets by heart.&nbsp; I remember the quality of those items, and how sharp my mother looked in them.&nbsp; It sounds like Boden is working to keep a bit of this quality alive!&nbsp; I've found myself liking their website far better than any other. The only probem?&nbsp; I"m stuck in a very casual life at the moment........I need to do some musing........style shift in process...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849288 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 09:11:00 +0000 Anonymous 1849288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a trend that definitely interests and intrigues me. &nbsp;When I lived in Minnesota I had a sizable blazer collection. &nbsp;After moving to the South, those blazers became my winter outwear. &nbsp;As they wore out, I didn't see the need to replace them. &nbsp;I am currently down to two blazers (both of which are only worn during our very limited winter months). &nbsp;</p> <p>I would really like to purchase new blazers of assorted colors and styles because I love the look, but I am torn. &nbsp;I don't need any more outerwear and I can't imagine wearing them indoors. &nbsp;</p> <p>Still blazers are now on my radar. &nbsp;Should I find some that meet my needs, I will pounce immediately. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849287 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 08:52:42 +0000 Brooklyn 1849287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous in that blazer. WOW!</p> <p>I have been thinking about a floral blazer too. So fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849255 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:23:56 +0000 Jaime 1849255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also favor blazers over cardigans - structure and pockets! Your floral Boden blazer is splendid! So nice to see you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849253 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:22:00 +0000 Meredith 1849253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't get the chance to comment on your blog, but thanks for the great jacket options. I had hoped the JCrew sweater jacket I ordered might do as my casual topper, but it was not fab. I will strongly consider some of your suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849252 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:15:46 +0000 Angie 1849252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the kind words, ladies. And for giving Boden a chance.<div><br /></div><div><b>Fashiontern,</b> a suit jacket is usually a blazer. It’s a specific silhouette. Thinks menswear blazer. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Barbara Diane</b>, I hope the blouse works out. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Mac</b>, <b>Cindy </b>and <b>Kari</b>, you’re honies. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Joyce</b>, hmmmm. I’m inclined to say a 6R or 8P. YES. The jacket works well without the column of colour.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Gryffin,</b> YES. You can have my black and grey. Let me know what you think of the WHBM blazer. I’m very curious. And blazer tops can be tricky - especially when you don’t wear tees (which I don’t). Satin shells are beautiful for dressy. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Christina</b>, got it. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Isabelle</b>, thanks for the kind words. (You wear a suit blazer 4 days a week, actually!) And can you please organize some quality designer pieces. Speak to the quality angels? </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Jane</b>, you get my Boden love. High five. OOOOH. A Boden store close by. I’m coming over. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Scarlet</b>, great. Your turn to pattern mix.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Marilyn</b>, go Team Structured Blazers. Sorry to hear about the Boden shipping costs. It’s free to the US. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>unfrumped,</b> nice assessment. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Smittie</b>, you crack me up. </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849220 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 23:38:17 +0000 cindysmith 1849220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved the blazer in the blog, but I love it even more on you. I'm going to have to check out boden after this rave review </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849205 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:13:54 +0000 Anonymous 1849205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your outfit and your enthusiasm for boden is infectious. They're at the top, top, top of my list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849202 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:05:21 +0000 unfrumped 1849202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why you like it! Kind of a retro floral vibe but tailored; colors include about all of your signature happy bright colors plus the calming neutral olive! Though the floral is a statement, the vibe will be different with different base colors and accessory pops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849188 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:08:07 +0000 Marilyn 1849188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really lovely look, Angie.&nbsp; Add me to the list of those who love blazers.....and structure.</p> <p>Re Canada......Boden offers free shipping on orders over $165.&nbsp; Flat rate of $17 if less.&nbsp; They currently have 10% off with code GE17.&nbsp; Prices are in CDN dollars and duty is built in to that price.<br />Would love to hear from any Canadians familiar with their return process and the cost. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jackets-trends-boden/page/2#post-1849184 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:37:08 +0000 Scarlet 1849184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I noted that, Angie. I was thinking that the olive green tone makes it work. </p>